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Recall of Device Recall AORTIC ARCH CANNULA

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Sorin Group USA, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    74490
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2147-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-06-22
  • Event Date Posted
    2016-07-08
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-03-27
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=147758
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Catheter, cannula and tubing, vascular, cardiopulmonary bypass - Product Code DWF
  • Reason
    Sorin group usa is recalling aortic arch cannulae (part numbers na-55x7 and na-55x8) because the distal end may be less than specified. the defective cannula are showing an angle that is about 15-20 degrees instead of approximately 45 degrees.
  • Action
    The firm, LivaNova, sent an "Urgent Safety Alert" field communication letter dated June 22, 2016 via certified mail to consignees. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to: check your inventory to determine if you own Cannulae, if no inventory, complete the response form and return it per instructions indicated on form.; check the tip angle to determine if it is conforming to specifications, if specifications not met, file a complaint through your normal process whether you decide to keep it, use it or return it to Sorin Group; If you are not willing to use it, return affected product parts to Sorin Group USA,; contact Customer Service at 1-800-650-2623 or email CustomerService@livanova,com to have a RMA issued, and complete and return the Customer Response Form no later than July 20, 2016 via Fax at 303-467-6502 or by e-mail to USFSN@livanova.com. If you need support for the execution of these actions, please contact your LivaNova sales representative or call Customer Service at 1-800-650-2623 (Monday to Friday 8AM to 5PM MT). For questions regarding this notice, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-650-2623 (Monday to Friday 8AM to 5PM MT) or e-mail USFSN@livanova.com.

Device

Device Recall AORTIC ARCH CANNULA
  • Model / Serial
    Lots: 1505600017 ; 1505600018 ; 1506500005 ; 1509200078 ; 1513100112 ; 1513900027 ; 1513900028 ; 1514700045 ; 1516600192 ; 1516800126 ; 1517800004 ; 1519500037 ; 1520100049 ; 1520100050 ; 1520900031 ; 1520900033 ; 1521600126 ; 1523000093 ; 1523600120 ; 1525100023 ; 1525800026 ; 1526500032 ; 1526500033 ; 1526500034 ; 1526500072 ; 1527200050 ; 1527200051 ; 1527200052 ; 1527800163 ; 1529300026 ; 1529300027 ; 1529300028 ; 1533500033 ; 1534200034 ; 1601900027 ; 1601900028 ;
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: LA, Ml, MO, OH, TN, and TX; and countries of: Italy and Canada.
  • Product Description
    AORTIC ARCH CANNULA, Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass (part numbers NA-55X7 and NA-55X8) || Aortic Arch Cannulae are designed to be used in the extracorporeal circuit during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. The cannula consists of varying lengths of non-wire reinforced (flexible) polyvinyl chloride tubing that terminates in an angled tip. These devices come in direct contact with the central circulatory system but they are not intended to control, diagnose, monitor or correct a defect.
  • Manufacturer
    Sorin Group USA, Inc.

Manufacturer

Sorin Group USA, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Sorin Group USA, Inc., 14401 W 65th Way, Arvada CO 80004-3503
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    LivaNova PLC
  • Source
    USFDA